The Shift Gen Z Is Demanding from Today’s Women Leaders (Part I)

Another thing Gen Z is calling out and standing up for is boundaries. They are very clear about the scope of their work and will not be pushed into overworking without fair compensation. This is especially relevant for women, who not only require firmer boundaries because they carry multiple responsibilities outside of work, but are also often pressured or bullied into doing more to “prove” themselves.

These are really interesting and cause for reflection myself. Perhaps there are ways I also have accepted this shrinking of self and mirror it to others. I believe it’s internalized for us to not think we deserve the success we have, sadly, very sadly indeed.

You touched such an important point, Shagufta. I am glad Gen Z is questioning all the set patterns. Together, our experience and their courage to question will bring change.

For me it clearly points to a broader question around how different generations respond differently to work culture and leadership and until there is rotation in leadership culture won’t shift. I see so many seasoned leaders who transfer or share leadership and organisations stay stuck in old ways that just dont work for new younger generations.

It’s too much on woman plate. While juggling within her responsibilities, the priorities shuffle and the profession usually take a back seat often characterized by the echoes of the societal pressures. Probably women and men need to support women in their rise to boost up their confidence to prioritize themselves or their ambitions.